THE SOCIAL INNOVATION ACCELERATOR is a social venture management firm that invests in growth-oriented non-profit organizations. We consider our support of these organizations as investments. We expect to see a return on our investments measured by each venture increasing earned income in efforts that produce measurable social and economic impact. Our success is measured by the overall growth and impact achieved by the ventures in our portfolio in three critical areas: creation of earned income, achieving social impact, and developing organizational viability.
“If the sector increased the social benefit it delivered by a mere 1% (however that might be measured) it would be worth the equivalent of $20 billion per year in new resources.”
Bill Bradley, Paul Jansen, Les Silverman, The Nonprofit Sector’s $100 Billion Opportunity, Harvard Business Review, May 2003
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The Accelerator is Hiring!
The Social Innovation Accelerator is hiring a Venture Manager...Read More
November Gauge a Success!
Mix, Mingle, Meet!
Come and Celebrate a Successful '08 Gauge with the Accelerator Team.
Attendees checked out the new digs and our spectacular view of the city.. Read More
